Instructions

Study the following Bar graph and answer the question . The Bar Graph gives the annual rates of inflation in percentages for 1975 and 1987.

Question 49

Comparing the figures for USA vis-a-vis the developed nations , it can be concluded that

Solution

Inflation rate in the developed nations in 1975 = 11.8%

Inflation rate in the developed nations in 1987 = 14.2%

=> % increase = $$\frac{14.2-11.8}{11.8} \times 100$$

$$\approx 20.34\%$$

Similarly, % increase in USA = $$\frac{12.7-10.3}{10.3} \times 100$$

$$\approx 16.50\%$$

Thus, it can be concluded that USA had better control on inflation

=> Ans - (A)

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